after verifying a patients identity, a phlebo...
after verifying a patients identity, a phlebotomy technician sees that the patients laboratory results are ready. which of the following actions should the technician take? have a laboratory manager discuss the results with the patient. have a nurse interpret the results for the patient. inform the patient to contact the ordering provider to obtain the results. explain the results to the patient in a private exam room.
Answer
# Brief Explanations:
Phlebotomy technicians are not qualified to interpret or discuss results. Nurses may not be the best - suited to interpret lab results either. The ordering provider is responsible for explaining results to the patient. So the technician should inform the patient to contact the ordering provider.
# Answer:
Inform the patient to contact the ordering provider to obtain the results.